An inquest examining the circumstances surrounding the death of a 21-year-old musician from Chesterfield opened today.

James Umney, who was the drummer in local indie band Clear Vinyl, was killed in a car crash which happened on Somersall Lane on Friday, August 2.

James Umney was killed in a car crash earlier this month.

Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard this morning (Wednesday, August 14) that the 21-year-old was the driver of a Mini Cooper which was travelling from Chatsworth Road in the direction of Walton at around 8.20pm that evening.

As the Mini rounded a nearside bend near Yew Tree Drive, it 'ran wide' and entered the opposing carriageway, colliding head on with a Volvo XC90 travelling in the opposite direction.

The four occupants of the Volvo, an adult and three children, were injured and taken to hospital.

An Audi S1 that was travelling behind the Mini Cooper came inbetween the two vehicles and 'collided into debris', but the occupant was unharmed.